Not to often these days, does a video game come out that is worth much attention (at least for this leprechaun of a man). Last week however, something revolutionary entered into the playing field; Mega Man 9.
In days when graphics and world interaction are being pushed further and further, Capcom decided to take a giant step back with one of it’s most promising franchises. Mega Man 9 looks, plays, sounds, and tastes exactly like a game on the NES. Yes, the original Nintendo system. Not only is it a big step backward, it is one done with excellence.
The first day, over 60,000 downloads were made, destroying any other WiiWare game. It has all ready been released on PS3, and today it is available for XBOX 360 owners. Judging by it’s current success, this game will be making many Top # charts.
I won’t lie. Much like other Mega Man titles, this game is difficult. Charging up the mega-buster for a strong blast and Mega Man’s capability to slide have both been removed. The game play is more along the lines of the second entry of the franchise, but it keeps great features (like Beat, Rush, and Eddie) from the other games.
Some even more exciting news, is that for the first time players will have the opportunity to play as Proto Man through the entire game. The red suited nemesis of Mega Man is a great addition to the latest installment.
In all, Mega Man 9 is definitely worth the 1000 WiiPoints. It’s good for all the older gamers looking for fond memories to re-emerge, as well as new gamers who want a challenging game.
Today brings good news to all Super Nintendo RPG fans, including myself. Chrono Trigger was officially announced by Square-Enix, and you can read more about the specifics on IGN:
The game will be released this holiday season in the US, making it the first release on a hand held system. The original Chrono Trigger is hailed by many to be the best game of all time, only to be matched up with it’s biggest competitors; Final Fantasy VI and VII. I personally follow the CT side, mostly due to the great art and fantastic multiple endings.
Chrono Trigger features a complex story line where you must travel through time to stop the destruction of the world. Your party will visit everything from the ancient past to a post-apocalyptic age to prevent the terrible disaster. The original version offered several endings, make the replay value one of the best of it’s time. After completing the game one time, players are given the ability to go through the game again with all their current stats, making your characters feel as if they were invincible.
As a boy, I spent endless hours playing through this time travelling epic, trying to complete every possible ending. The story never grew old. Needless to say, I plan on picking up a copy as soon as it is released.
Square-Enix is making a wise decision in releasing the game on the DS, and I’m sure Nintendo is happy about the news as well. I only wonder why it took them so long to re-release such a monumental game.
My life is interesting. I say this because you can never really determine my current hobby. Though a distinct few generally remain, most of the time I go through seasons.
In high school, while working at a local department store, collecting Hot Wheels sounded like a cool idea. They were cheap, and I hoped to learn more about cars by starting a collection. To begin, I bought a couple that were pleasing to the eye. They mostly consisted of vehicles that could have made it into an early sci-fi movie, and were probably worth anything. My collection stopped growing after about ten cars.
College was a time where I learned several things that could have been beneficial, but took up way to much time. Knitting and crocheting is not as hard as it looks, at least as far as the basics are concerned. After one scarf and a blanket, I became bored with it and put down my hook and needles for good. Buying a blanket is much less work.
My love for music started during my undergraduate work, and has since been a part of my life. It is a seasonal thing, however. I go through months where I’ll just sit and look for new bands on Myspace or through magazine’s such as Paste Magazine. Other times I will hardly put on an album and spend time doing other things. It’s not that I do not like music at times, it’s just not a focus.
Sometimes I read non-stop, but recently I have barely touched a book other than my Bible. Give me another week or two and I’ll be reading like Rory Gilmore. (yes, I watch Gilmore Girls)
Video game playing comes and goes as well. Just recently I started playing with my Nintendo DS again. Why? It seemed like a fun thing to do. The Nintendo Wii will be sitting, unplayed for a couple of weeks now as I try to raise a farm and defeat monsters on my handheld game system.
So what’s the point of this? Nothing, really. Just and introspection into the life of Mick.
As time moves on, Joliet is feeling more and more like a home. I am not only meeting people, but developing several good friendships. Joliet is also becoming a place that I enjoy living. Several ‘jewels’ of the city have been discovered since my coming here, so here they are.
Disc Replay- Many of you know that I have a love for vinyl, as well as video games. Disc Replay has used games (at a decent price), and even carries older games dating back to the original NES. Though they do not carry near the selection of used albums as other store I frequent, they do have the ability to special order records. Having the option is quite nice.
Baby Back Blues – BBQ has never been something I craved or wanted… until Baby Back Blues. They just do it so well, and everything is fairly priced. If you go there, get the pulled pork. Excellent. My digestive system should be enjoying this on a regular basis.
Portillo’s – Though not authentic to Joliet (like Disc Replay), Portillo’s is a local restaurant to Chicago. This place does Italian beef and sausage with excellence; not to mention the environment is reminiscent of the 1920′s.
Bike Trails – My apartment is right of a bike trail that connects to several others in the area. Most of it is paved, which makes for a very smooth ride. With my new bike, I should be making much use of these trails… not to mention the terrible gas prices.
Disc Golf - Yesterday I had the joy of playing disc golf. Two summers have passed since I played last. I almost forgot how much fun it was. The park in Joliet will be seeing much more of Mick, that is for sure. And best of all, playing is free!
Joliet is becoming more of home every day. If you know of places in the area, please let me know. I love discovering more ‘jewels.’
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